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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 495.62 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 495.62 and 234.53 is: 323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 495.62 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/495.62 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 495.62 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 116,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,235.87/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.70

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